Work Motivation Affecting the Core Competencies of Local Government Organization Employees in Akat Amnuai District, Sakon Nakhon Province

Abstract

Background and Aims: Motivation for work is an important factor that will enhance the performance of employees of local government organizations. The motivation for performance is very important to management. It will affect work performance. The purposes of this study were 1) to study the level of Work Motivation and Competencies of Local Government Organization Employees in Akat Amnuai District, Sakon Nakhon Province, and 2) to study the influence of work motivation on the core competencies of employees of local administrative organizations in Akat Amnuai District. Sakon Nakhon Province 3) To study guidelines for developing the core competencies of employees of local administrative organizations in Akat Amnuay District. Sakon Nakhon Province

Methodology: The sample group included employees of local government organizations in Akat Amnuay District. Sakon Nakhon Province, 198 people. They were obtained by stratified sampling and random sampling techniques. The questionnaire was used for data collection, and statistics employed for data analysis included frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and Multiple Linear Regression Analysis.

Results: The study revealed these results: 1) The work motivation of employees of local government organizations in Akat Amnuay District, Sakon Nakhon Province, is at a high level. The main competencies of employees of local government organizations in Akat Amnuay District. Sakon Nakhon Province Overall, it is at a high level. 2) The motivating factor variables of work motivation can together predict the level of core competencies of employees of local government organizations in Akat Amnuay District. Sakon Nakhon Province received 70.60 percent (R2Adj=.706) with statistical significance at the .05 level. When considering the sub-components of the motivating factor variable of work motivation, it was found that job success (β=.496), opportunity Progress (β=.387), receiving praise (β=.158), and receiving development (β=.136). The sustaining factors of work motivation can together predict the level of core competencies of employees of local administrative organizations in the Akat Amnuay District. Sakon Nakhon Province received 83.80 percent (R2Adj=.865) with statistical significance at the .05 level. When considering the sub-components of the sustaining factor variables, it was found that the security aspect (β=.557), the occupational status aspect (β=.420 ) Supervision aspect (β=.258), and the policy and administration aspect (β=.237) 3) Guidelines for developing the core competencies of employees of local government organizations in Akat Amnuay District Sakon Nakhon Province includes agencies that are policymakers. There should be a policy regarding performance evaluation, and have clear indicators. Local government organization administrators should develop their organizational management potential. To be able to manage and effectively solve problems that occur in the agency, and should continuously develop the competency of employees at all levels.

Conclusion: According to the study, workers in Sakon Nakhon Province's Akat Amnuay District local government organizations demonstrate strong levels of core competencies and work motivation. Core competency levels are strongly predicted by key motivating and sustaining factors, with occupational status, job success, advancement opportunities, and security being major contributors. To improve organizational effectiveness, recommendations place a strong emphasis on transparent performance evaluation procedures and ongoing competency development for all staff levels.